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Philip Braidwood

Leesburg,FL
Philip Braidwood

Summary

High-energy manager with solid background in retail environments and specialty experience in grocery management. Proficient in organizing and minimizing shrinkage of perishable goods. Skillful delegator and organizational problem-solver. Enhance team member service standards and performance to boost productivity and exceed company goals. Responsible for hiring, interviewing and screening new department employees. Dedicated to enhancing customer loyalty and strengthening sales with good merchandising and inventory management skills. Forward-thinking leader experienced in mediating conflicts, making sound decisions and multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

38
years of professional experience

Work History

Publix

Produce Manager
06.2004 - Current

Job overview

  • Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
  • Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
  • Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
  • Enhanced communication between patrons and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture.
  • Coached and mentored new team members.
  • Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
  • Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Managed team of 11-80 staff in produce department and total store generating more than $400,000(produce) in monthly revenue.
  • Assisted customers with produce questions.
  • Responsible for interviewing, screening and hiring new team members,
  • Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance
  • Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows
  • Coached and mentored new team members

US Marines Corps

Scout Sniper
10.1985 - 05.2004

Job overview

  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
  • Sniper Team Leader and Shooter
  • Platoon Leader STA Platoons
  • Training of new snipers and sniper teams
  • Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.

Education

Eastern Carolina University
Camp Lejuene North Carolina

Bachelor of Science from Cognitive Sciences
02.1995

University Overview

Skills

  • Purchasing and planning
  • Retail inventory management
  • Display Production
  • Display Creation
  • Inventorying
  • Scheduling
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Training
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • Food Safety
  • Quality Management
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Employee scheduling
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Delegation
  • Inventory management
  • Effective leader
  • Relationship building
  • Employee reviews
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Performance Metrics Analysis
  • Fiscal Management
  • Purchasing and Planning
  • Retail Management
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Department Leadership
  • Corrective Actions
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Profit and Loss Accountability
  • Oversee Administrative Functions
  • Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Purchasing
  • Strategize Business Plans

Affiliations

Affiliations

Marine Corps League

Wounded Veterans Foundation

Military Marksmanship Association

International Mountain Bicycling Association

Timeline

Produce Manager
Publix
06.2004 - Current
Scout Sniper
US Marines Corps
10.1985 - 05.2004
Eastern Carolina University
Bachelor of Science from Cognitive Sciences
Philip Braidwood